Trust vs Mercy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Trust

Boy #4,270 Most Popular 1 Syllable

Meaning

"faith, reliance, confidence"

Origin: Old Norse traust

Cultural Roots

American African American English

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,270
Total SSA Count
25
Syllables
1
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Mercy

Boy #4,339 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"compassion, forgiveness, clemency"

Origin: Latin via Old French

Cultural Roots

English American African

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#4,339
Total SSA Count
24
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate

Playground Safety Score

All Clear

Popularity Comparison

Trust Rank #4,270
Mercy Rank #4,339

Trust is more popular, ranked #4270 vs #4339 for Mercy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Trust or Mercy more popular?

Trust is more popular, ranked #4270 compared to Mercy at #4339 in the United States.

What do Trust and Mercy mean?

Trust means "faith, reliance, confidence" (Old Norse traust origin). Mercy means "compassion, forgiveness, clemency" (Latin via Old French origin).

Are Trust and Mercy boy or girl names?

Trust is primarily a boy name. Mercy is primarily a boy name.

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